US 2019 Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus Flowers 55c. Scott. 5354
Series: Cactus Flowers
Stamp details: Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus)
Issued date: 15-02-2019 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 55c.
(FOREVER º - No Face Value)
Emission: Commemorative
Format: Double-sided booklet of 20
First Day City: Mesa, Arizona at AmeriStamp/ARIPEX
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 5354
Michel (Germany): 5569BD
Yvert et Tellier (France): 5190
Dimensions (height x width):
23.5mm x 30.5mm
Designers: Ethel Kessler (designer) ; John P. Schaefer (photographer)
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America (BCA)
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Stamp Colors: Multicolored
Perforation: Serpentine Die Cut 11
Gum type: Self-Adhesive
Themes: Cactus, Flowers
Total print: 40,000,000 (estimate)
Note: Face value US$0.55 on day of issue.
Stamp details: Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus)
Issued date: 15-02-2019 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 55c.
(FOREVER º - No Face Value)
Emission: Commemorative
Format: Double-sided booklet of 20
First Day City: Mesa, Arizona at AmeriStamp/ARIPEX
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 5354
Michel (Germany): 5569BD
Yvert et Tellier (France): 5190
Dimensions (height x width):
23.5mm x 30.5mm
Designers: Ethel Kessler (designer) ; John P. Schaefer (photographer)
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America (BCA)
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Stamp Colors: Multicolored
Perforation: Serpentine Die Cut 11
Gum type: Self-Adhesive
Themes: Cactus, Flowers
Total print: 40,000,000 (estimate)
Note: Face value US$0.55 on day of issue.
Description:- Echinocereus coccineus (scarlet hedgehog cactus) is a species of hedgehog cactus. Its native to Northern and Central America. It grows on full sun, in sandy and well-drained soil. It can survive in hardiness zones 8–11. When mature, it reaches heights of 60 cm (24 in). The flowers are usually red, yellow, pink, purple or white. It blooms in late spring to early summer. After blooms, it has red, edible fruit.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinocereus_coccineus
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinocereus_coccineus